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frostbitevinnie · 09-30-2009, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

I don't get it.

Pfffftttt.....figures!

DrBob · 09-30-2009, 02:56 PM

Electric gear = good. I love it, because the liner is a nice windbreaker for those days in the 50s, and then plug it in and stay warm no matter how cold it gets. My longest trip with it was a 17 hour day, going from Kansas City to Atlanta. It was 5 when I left KC, it never got above about 15 degrees the whole trip, and it was right at zero when I pulled into Atlanta at 3 AM. I had to pull the choke knob out to make the bike idle when I got off the interstate. Started with the whole suit, at the first gas stop removed the socks because my feet were sweating too much. I was toast warm the whole trip, and did not have the controller all the way up either, despire no windshield on the bike. So I am pretty sure it can never get so cold I can not ride with the electric gear. As long as the roads are clear, I'm riding.

Rickster · 09-30-2009, 03:15 PM

I had the GS in for it's first service yesterday, and got to ride it home last night from Moon Motors in Monticelo, it was 53* by the time I got home, (about an hour on the slab) the heated grips & heated jacket liner kept me nice & toasty.

Did you try out the bar mufs Clint?

**Clint** · 09-30-2009, 04:19 PM

I did. I guess I failed to mention that. I really like them except that they make a sudden reach for the brake a bit hairy. I imagine I'll get used to it. My grip heaters are still too hot to leave on full-time.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 09:34 AM

43 degrees, moderate rain, moderate-heavy sidewind.

To live a full life, every day should contain either art or adventure.

tricker · 10-01-2009, 09:50 AM

yup rode in this morning too, many were surprised cause its raining..

frostbitevinnie · 10-01-2009, 10:23 AM

I was wondering if you were gonna ride today. Burrrrrr....too cold for me!!

tricker · 10-01-2009, 10:34 AM

its only about 6 or 8 miles total.. so just put on the rain gear and went.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 11:04 AM

The hard part will come when my gear proves to have not dried by the end of the day. Putting on damp stuff isn't my idea of pleasant. Kinda like being the second person to go waterskiing and putting on the wet life vest.

Rickster · 10-01-2009, 11:24 AM

Or the second guy to.................................oh never mind

tricker · 10-01-2009, 12:03 PM

inside liner is still dry so i'm golden for the wet ride home

frostbitevinnie · 10-01-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

The hard part will come when my gear proves to have not dried by the end of the day. Putting on damp stuff isn't my idea of pleasant. Kinda like being the second person to go waterskiing and putting on the wet life vest.

Bring a small fan to work and blow dry them out during the day.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 12:06 PM

I thought of that this morning. There's probably one here somewhere.

Rickster · 10-01-2009, 12:39 PM

Just tell your co workers that this stuff is designed to be "in the wind" and you have to keep air on it to keep the warranty valid, they won't think your strange, I promiss.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 12:48 PM

LOL.

Looks like we're going to get blasted again this afternoon. At least it warmed up.

2 degrees.

frostbitevinnie · 10-01-2009, 12:53 PM

It's raining pretty good here now. Would not like being stuck in this crap. Good luck!!

BTW, need any wood for projects??? Vinnie got wood!!

tricker · 10-01-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

It's raining pretty good here now. Would not like being stuck in this crap. Good luck!!

BTW, need any wood for projects??? Vinnie got wood!!

we all know you have wood vinnie...

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 12:56 PM

I've seen Vinnie's wood. He has BIG wood.

**Clint** · 10-01-2009, 01:12 PM

Well, I am IMMENSELY relieved. I just called Gerbings and she said my liner is out for delivery today. Great service, both with shipping and customer support. This was from the discount outlet, too.

Rickster · 10-01-2009, 02:09 PM

That will help for sure, but I just looked at today's radar, and St Cloud is getting pounded right now, you be carful going home.

09-30-2009, 02:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
DrBob Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 3,368	Electric gear = good. I love it, because the liner is a nice windbreaker for those days in the 50s, and then plug it in and stay warm no matter how cold it gets. My longest trip with it was a 17 hour day, going from Kansas City to Atlanta. It was 5 when I left KC, it never got above about 15 degrees the whole trip, and it was right at zero when I pulled into Atlanta at 3 AM. I had to pull the choke knob out to make the bike idle when I got off the interstate. Started with the whole suit, at the first gas stop removed the socks because my feet were sweating too much. I was toast warm the whole trip, and did not have the controller all the way up either, despire no windshield on the bike. So I am pretty sure it can never get so cold I can not ride with the electric gear. As long as the roads are clear, I'm riding. __________________ You MUST obey the pug dog! States ridden to so far in 2009:

09-30-2009, 03:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	I had the GS in for it's first service yesterday, and got to ride it home last night from Moon Motors in Monticelo, it was 53* by the time I got home, (about an hour on the slab) the heated grips & heated jacket liner kept me nice & toasty. Did you try out the bar mufs Clint? __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

09-30-2009, 04:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	I did. I guess I failed to mention that. I really like them except that they make a sudden reach for the brake a bit hairy. I imagine I'll get used to it. My grip heaters are still too hot to leave on full-time. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 09:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	43 degrees, moderate rain, moderate-heavy sidewind. To live a full life, every day should contain either art or adventure. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 10:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,154	I was wondering if you were gonna ride today. Burrrrrr....too cold for me!! __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

10-01-2009, 09:50 AM	#26 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	yup rode in this morning too, many were surprised cause its raining..

10-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#28 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	its only about 6 or 8 miles total.. so just put on the rain gear and went.

10-01-2009, 11:04 AM	#29 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	The hard part will come when my gear proves to have not dried by the end of the day. Putting on damp stuff isn't my idea of pleasant. Kinda like being the second person to go waterskiing and putting on the wet life vest. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 11:24 AM	#30 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Or the second guy to.................................oh never mind __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-01-2009, 12:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	inside liner is still dry so i'm golden for the wet ride home

10-01-2009, 12:06 PM	#33 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	I thought of that this morning. There's probably one here somewhere. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 12:39 PM	#34 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Just tell your co workers that this stuff is designed to be "in the wind" and you have to keep air on it to keep the warranty valid, they won't think your strange, I promiss. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#35 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	LOL. Looks like we're going to get blasted again this afternoon. At least it warmed up. 2 degrees. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#36 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '07 C90T, '76 MT250, smashed up '91 GSX1100g Location: St. Cloud, MN 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 4,154	It's raining pretty good here now. Would not like being stuck in this crap. Good luck!! BTW, need any wood for projects??? Vinnie got wood!! __________________ Sam 3/7/09 Rest in peace my good friend.

10-01-2009, 12:56 PM	#38 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	I've seen Vinnie's wood. He has BIG wood. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

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10-01-2009, 01:12 PM	#39 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,117	Well, I am IMMENSELY relieved. I just called Gerbings and she said my liner is out for delivery today. Great service, both with shipping and customer support. This was from the discount outlet, too. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

10-01-2009, 02:09 PM	#40 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	That will help for sure, but I just looked at today's radar, and St Cloud is getting pounded right now, you be carful going home. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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